Jess Owens-Young
@jessowensyoung.bsky.social
Public health, politics, and history nerd. Professor, artist, mom, wife, and friend.
My existence is a political act.
My existence is a political act.
This is one way we can change narratives.
March 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This is one way we can change narratives.
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What does it mean for DOGE to "make mistakes" with seniors' Social Security?
Long wait times, underpayments, or no payments at all.
The richest man in the world is sticking his fingers in the benefits our seniors have paid for their entire working lives.
Long wait times, underpayments, or no payments at all.
The richest man in the world is sticking his fingers in the benefits our seniors have paid for their entire working lives.
DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are unfamiliar with the nuances of the agency’s programs.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
What does it mean for DOGE to "make mistakes" with seniors' Social Security?
Long wait times, underpayments, or no payments at all.
The richest man in the world is sticking his fingers in the benefits our seniors have paid for their entire working lives.
Long wait times, underpayments, or no payments at all.
The richest man in the world is sticking his fingers in the benefits our seniors have paid for their entire working lives.
“And though the Trump administration says it is carrying out the will of the people who elected him to office, barely half of Republicans want closure.”
So, that begs the question, whose will is he truly carrying out?
So, that begs the question, whose will is he truly carrying out?
Trump reportedly set to order dismantling of Education Dept.
The long-awaited directive comes as the agency is preparing to lay off likely hundreds of employees and just days after Secretary Linda McMahon took the reins.
www.insidehighered.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“And though the Trump administration says it is carrying out the will of the people who elected him to office, barely half of Republicans want closure.”
So, that begs the question, whose will is he truly carrying out?
So, that begs the question, whose will is he truly carrying out?
I can’t imagine working hard through multiple administrations to be a career civil servant just for someone to come and take it all away with just a few keystrokes.
For many, civil service was their path to the American Dream. Shouldn’t they have a fair shot?
For many, civil service was their path to the American Dream. Shouldn’t they have a fair shot?
March 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I can’t imagine working hard through multiple administrations to be a career civil servant just for someone to come and take it all away with just a few keystrokes.
For many, civil service was their path to the American Dream. Shouldn’t they have a fair shot?
For many, civil service was their path to the American Dream. Shouldn’t they have a fair shot?
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We are working on launching an ALT DOGE website. It will soon feature a team page listing all of Elon’s staffers, our own wall of receipts (tracking the money he’s taking from America), and a section to help Americans keep tabs on the false claims on Doge’s website—which now exceed 52%.
March 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
We are working on launching an ALT DOGE website. It will soon feature a team page listing all of Elon’s staffers, our own wall of receipts (tracking the money he’s taking from America), and a section to help Americans keep tabs on the false claims on Doge’s website—which now exceed 52%.
There’s a reason why George Washington warned about political factions in his farewell speech…
March 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
There’s a reason why George Washington warned about political factions in his farewell speech…
Yooooooooo 🤣
March 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Yooooooooo 🤣
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We just want to remind you: You’re not alone. We’re all in this together, and we’ll get through it together. We’ve seen so many people sharing their feelings of anxiety and stress—please take a moment for yourself. Your well-being matters. Sending you hugs—you are amazing, and we love you all! 💚
March 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
We just want to remind you: You’re not alone. We’re all in this together, and we’ll get through it together. We’ve seen so many people sharing their feelings of anxiety and stress—please take a moment for yourself. Your well-being matters. Sending you hugs—you are amazing, and we love you all! 💚
“What good is low unemployment when workers are a paycheck away from homelessness?”
Working and homeless should be an oxymoron, but in the US, it’s a reality. This is a brilliant and important piece.
Working and homeless should be an oxymoron, but in the US, it’s a reality. This is a brilliant and important piece.
America's workers are not "falling" into homelessness.
They're being pushed.
My essay for @nytopinion.nytimes.com:
They're being pushed.
My essay for @nytopinion.nytimes.com:
Opinion | America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness
The working homeless are casualties of our prosperity.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“What good is low unemployment when workers are a paycheck away from homelessness?”
Working and homeless should be an oxymoron, but in the US, it’s a reality. This is a brilliant and important piece.
Working and homeless should be an oxymoron, but in the US, it’s a reality. This is a brilliant and important piece.
Same. My question is who is gonna be around to clean it up?
I just keep thinking when he's breaking things at this pace, what happens after everything is broken?
March 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Same. My question is who is gonna be around to clean it up?
Good.
Farmers are suing the Department of Agriculture for deleting climate change data farmers use to make decisions and for destroying vital data used for agricultural research.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data
The lawsuit says the Agriculture Department is hindering farmers from using the data to make “agricultural decisions” while they also face a recent funding freeze.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Good.
The comments section 😂😂😂
The survey questions are wild!
The survey questions are wild!
I’m somehow on a Heritage Foundation mailing list (😂) and they sent a survey to see what we think of DOGE.
Who wants to offer some m-fing feedback?!?
secured.heritage.org/the-heritage...
Please share with a friend or a thousand :)
Who wants to offer some m-fing feedback?!?
secured.heritage.org/the-heritage...
Please share with a friend or a thousand :)
secured.heritage.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The comments section 😂😂😂
The survey questions are wild!
The survey questions are wild!
Government for the *rich* people…
Did y'all hear about Elon Musk new $2 BILLION FAA contract?
Conflict of interest . . .👀
Instead of Republicans taking jobs and programs away, they need to be investigating this—but OH RIGHT—they report to King Musk.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/b...
Conflict of interest . . .👀
Instead of Republicans taking jobs and programs away, they need to be investigating this—but OH RIGHT—they report to King Musk.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/b...
Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns | CNN Business
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflic...
www.cnn.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Government for the *rich* people…
Vaccines made measles outbreaks very unusual. What we’re seeing is not normal.
RFK JR on Measles Outbreaks just now: "It is not unusual. There are measles outbreaks every year."
It is actually very unusual. This is the first Measles death in the US in 10 years.
It is actually very unusual. This is the first Measles death in the US in 10 years.
February 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Vaccines made measles outbreaks very unusual. What we’re seeing is not normal.
We’ve all been lied to. About so many things.
What’s interesting to me is how people respond to the realization. Some folks accept that they were lied to and move accordingly.
Others dig in deeper and deeper, even at their own expense.
I’m curious about why this happens.
What’s interesting to me is how people respond to the realization. Some folks accept that they were lied to and move accordingly.
Others dig in deeper and deeper, even at their own expense.
I’m curious about why this happens.
February 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We’ve all been lied to. About so many things.
What’s interesting to me is how people respond to the realization. Some folks accept that they were lied to and move accordingly.
Others dig in deeper and deeper, even at their own expense.
I’m curious about why this happens.
What’s interesting to me is how people respond to the realization. Some folks accept that they were lied to and move accordingly.
Others dig in deeper and deeper, even at their own expense.
I’m curious about why this happens.
I guess personal liberties doesn’t include different opinions…
February 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I guess personal liberties doesn’t include different opinions…
Billionaires don’t need tax breaks.
Especially not at the expense of people needing to eat, receive healthcare, and be sheltered.
Especially not at the expense of people needing to eat, receive healthcare, and be sheltered.
February 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Billionaires don’t need tax breaks.
Especially not at the expense of people needing to eat, receive healthcare, and be sheltered.
Especially not at the expense of people needing to eat, receive healthcare, and be sheltered.
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Literacy is activism.
Reading is a political act.
Books are tools for liberation.
Reading is a political act.
Books are tools for liberation.
February 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Literacy is activism.
Reading is a political act.
Books are tools for liberation.
Reading is a political act.
Books are tools for liberation.
Who decided that “efficiency” is the value we should prioritize in government?
I think I need to write something about this…
I think I need to write something about this…
February 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Who decided that “efficiency” is the value we should prioritize in government?
I think I need to write something about this…
I think I need to write something about this…
That’s gonna end up well.
🚨West Virginia introduced a bill in the Senate & aims to make opioid treatment programs ILLEGAL in the state. Senate Bill 204 targets programs that provide on-site administration or dispensing of opioid agonist medications, like methadone, commonly used in treatment.🚨
www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/...
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West Virginia Senate Bill Proposes Ban on Opioid Treatment Programs
A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate aims to make opioid treatment programs illegal throughout the state. Senate Bill 204 targets programs that provide on-site administration or dispensin...
www.wvnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
That’s gonna end up well.
Despite evidence that telehealth reduces barriers, promotes care continuity care, and promotes health equity, Medicare’s telehealth services will be significantly reduced.
“Starting April 1, 2025, you must be in an office or medical facility located in a rural area…for most telehealth services.”
“Starting April 1, 2025, you must be in an office or medical facility located in a rural area…for most telehealth services.”
Telehealth
Use telehealth insurance coverage through Medicare to get consultation & medical health services from care providers who aren't at your location.
www.medicare.gov
February 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Despite evidence that telehealth reduces barriers, promotes care continuity care, and promotes health equity, Medicare’s telehealth services will be significantly reduced.
“Starting April 1, 2025, you must be in an office or medical facility located in a rural area…for most telehealth services.”
“Starting April 1, 2025, you must be in an office or medical facility located in a rural area…for most telehealth services.”
Taking my daughter to at least one library playgroup each week is invaluable for her development and my social connections.
Libraries are where it’s at 🫶🏾
Libraries are where it’s at 🫶🏾
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and the services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend money is so important to so many people
February 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Taking my daughter to at least one library playgroup each week is invaluable for her development and my social connections.
Libraries are where it’s at 🫶🏾
Libraries are where it’s at 🫶🏾
I don’t want any Musk Money.
February 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I don’t want any Musk Money.
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Prof. Klarman is brilliant. Register if you can.
hls.harvard.edu/today/a-new-...
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A new course helps make sense of modern American society through a Constitutional lens - Harvard Law School
A new online course by Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman explores the history of race and the United States Constitution.
hls.harvard.edu
February 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Prof. Klarman is brilliant. Register if you can.
hls.harvard.edu/today/a-new-...
hls.harvard.edu/today/a-new-...